Adult Book Club: Disaster Tourist
Join us for a lively discussion of The Disaster Tourist by Yun Ko-Eun.
Yona works for Jungle, a company specializing in disaster tourism. Things aren't going well for her and the company gives her an ultimatum, she can lose her job or go undercover as a tourist to Mui, the company's least profitable asset. She finds herself in the midst of conspiracies and cover-ups in this feminist eco-thriller.
"Yun cleverly combines absurdity with legitimate horror and mounting dread. With its arresting, nightmarish island scenario, this work speaks volumes about the human cost of tourism in developing countries." Publisher's Weekly
"Ko-Eun's ecothriller skillfully explores the intertwined themes of tourism, livelihood, greed, and the value of human life."- Booklist
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Yona works for Jungle, a company specializing in disaster tourism. Things aren't going well for her and the company gives her an ultimatum, she can lose her job or go undercover as a tourist to Mui, the company's least profitable asset. She finds herself in the midst of conspiracies and cover-ups in this feminist eco-thriller.
"Yun cleverly combines absurdity with legitimate horror and mounting dread. With its arresting, nightmarish island scenario, this work speaks volumes about the human cost of tourism in developing countries." Publisher's Weekly
"Ko-Eun's ecothriller skillfully explores the intertwined themes of tourism, livelihood, greed, and the value of human life."- Booklist
Accessibility
Need sign language interpretation or other accessibility assistance for this event? Please call (312) 747-8184 or email access@chipublib.org to request accommodations. Requests must be made at least 14 business days before the event.
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